Gambel's Quail

Callipepla gambelii

Least Concern

Gambel's Quail is a desert quail of cactus scrub, mesquite washes, and arid neighborhoods in the American Southwest and northwestern Mexico. Coveys forage on seeds, green vegetation, and insects, often calling from low perches. It remains widespread and is assessed as Least Concern.

Family

Odontophoridae

Group

New World Quail

Range

Gambel's Quail Range — Desert scrub and washes of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico

Population

≈ 5.8M

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